Classic Wet Shaving

I have same issue. Even with normal razors. Ive placed an order for their posr shave honey balm. Will let you know if it works

I use that stuff its amazing, it definitely helps . The rash is usually gone within a couple of hours here as before would last around a day or two.
 
Razor mail arrived this morning. Just in time to get rid of a scratchy 3 -day stubble. Have used the DE years ago and seemed I remembered the angles and strokes. Lovely smooth shave!

But what was totally awesome was using the brush and real soap. Previously only used the whipped cream can stuff. “Painting” and massaging with the brush just feels so much better! All in all, very happy!
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Razor mail arrived this morning. Just in time to get rid of a scratchy 3 -day stubble. Have used the DE years ago and seemed I remembered the angles and strokes. Lovely smooth shave!

But what was totally awesome was using the brush and real soap. Previously only used the whipped cream can stuff. “Painting” and massaging with the brush just feels so much better! All in all, very happy!
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Some great supply's you got there @Asterix . I agree applying the lather using decent soap and brush definitely is a big step above using the can stuff.

I would even urge folk that dont wanna try Traditional wet shaving for what ever reason (that only God knows) to at least use a decent soap and brush to lather up.
 
Man all this "Shave Mail" is amazing....
Cant wait to get home to get my "Shave Mail" and catch a shave :)
 
Men and the shaving ritual! Been following this thread with interest.

My skin has become so sensitive. Even the modern 5 blade razors leave me red rashed. Then tried a safety razor (with soap and brush), but that was a total massacre.

Tried many electric shavers over the years, but none worked for me.

For the past few months I have just been using a hair clipper. Not a smooth shave by any stretch of the imagination, but acceptable nowadays. And no rash or nicks.

All that said, this thread still has me sorely tempted (to HRH's consternation). Specially like the Feather SS shavette.
 
I always have a issue with my neckline which is very sensitive and always stay left over with a rash like mark after a shave, going to try use some pre shave and see if it helps.
Do you use an alum block after a shave? If not, try it!
 
Shave mail!!! Will only be trying it tomorrow night but definitely looking forward to it! Awesome service from Boendoebaard!!!

Just a question, I have a small mole on my neck, will this razor shave it off and cause me to bleed to death?

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Someone should maybe tell Jaco to have a look at this thread, whether he vapes or not
 
Men and the shaving ritual! Been following this thread with interest.

My skin has become so sensitive. Even the modern 5 blade razors leave me red rashed. Then tried a safety razor (with soap and brush), but that was a total massacre.

Tried many electric shavers over the years, but none worked for me.

For the past few months I have just been using a hair clipper. Not a smooth shave by any stretch of the imagination, but acceptable nowadays. And no rash or nicks.

All that said, this thread still has me sorely tempted (to HRH's consternation). Specially like the Feather SS shavette.

Hi @Andre ,
I would advice to maybe look at the Rocwell 6C Safety Razor it has 3 diffrent plates that come with the Kit each side of the plate has a setting so essentially you have 6 settings.
With these settings you can set how mild or aggressive you want the safety razor to be.

https://www.bundubeard.co.za/products/rockwell-razor-model-6c-white-chrome-finish

Alternatively you can ask Jaco from bundubeard for advice he will have much more knowledge on his product range and shaving than I.

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Do you use an alum block after a shave? If not, try it!

Hi @ShamZ I picked one on my last order and slight improvement but .

I think one issue I have and only picked up recently is the bottom part of neck hairs grow upwards so I have been shaving ATG (Against the Grain) instead of WTG (With the Grain) on that part of my neck because of the direction my hair grows.
 
Men and the shaving ritual! Been following this thread with interest.

My skin has become so sensitive. Even the modern 5 blade razors leave me red rashed. Then tried a safety razor (with soap and brush), but that was a total massacre.

Tried many electric shavers over the years, but none worked for me.

For the past few months I have just been using a hair clipper. Not a smooth shave by any stretch of the imagination, but acceptable nowadays. And no rash or nicks.

All that said, this thread still has me sorely tempted (to HRH's consternation). Specially like the Feather SS shavette.

I've always had that problem with a rash on my neck. At one stage it looked like full blown measles. And a curly beard didn't help either. What helped for me was a hot shower. Leave the shaving foam on for about a minute or 2 to soften up the beard. Shave as normal and then I used Nivea Sensitive Balm. The only thing that helped. Aftershave was a big no. The alcohol just didn't work well with my skin.

But nowadays I'm happy with my beard. Wife bought me some beard oils and goodies for Christmas. So I'm morphing more into my hipster form. I even looked into mixing my own oils. Doesn't look too difficult.
 
I've been using a double edge safety razor for quite some time, never thought I would want to change from that, but someone on this thread...damn now I want to start with a straight razor, but damn the nice ones cost an arm and a leg. Guess I will have to save...
Bro you got mad skills,make one!
 
Lekker shave this evening and no rash :party:

I did something right :-D
All I changed was-
1.I used a pre shave soap before hand. (Softens the hairs and helps razor glide over skin to prevent friction)

2.I used my new 37C slant Razor (which cuts more like a guillotine when cutting the hairs)

3.I used a Feather Blade (sharper blades)

4.I cut my neck area WTG (with the Grain) first which is upwards for me.

Now I got a winning combo but would still like to determine what was the winning trick.

Next shave will use a Normal Safty Razor and use everything else and technique as this evening and see if no rash appears again.

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I've always had that problem with a rash on my neck. At one stage it looked like full blown measles. And a curly beard didn't help either. What helped for me was a hot shower. Leave the shaving foam on for about a minute or 2 to soften up the beard. Shave as normal and then I used Nivea Sensitive Balm. The only thing that helped. Aftershave was a big no. The alcohol just didn't work well with my skin.

But nowadays I'm happy with my beard. Wife bought me some beard oils and goodies for Christmas. So I'm morphing more into my hipster form. I even looked into mixing my own oils. Doesn't look too difficult.

I always have a issue with my neckline which is very sensitive and always stay left over with a rash like mark after a shave, going to try use some pre shave and see if it helps.

have same issue. Even with normal razors. Ive placed an order for their post shave honey balm. Will let you know if it works

Hot towel or hot steamy facecloth held onto problem area before shave works wonders.
After shaving warm facecloth no soap and wipe areas two or three times.

As for after shave.
Nivea face cream with a few drops of aftershave. Rub between the hands and then onto shaved areas.
This takes longer to rub into your face,but masage it in till it disapears.
 
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